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Fr. Mike unpacks the events in Acts 16, describing Paul’s trust in the Lord as God frees him from prison. He connects St. Paul’s conversation about spiritual gifts to the well-known “love” chapter in 1 Corinthians, explaining how love and donation of self gives purpose to the spiritual gifts. Today’s readings are Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 13-14, and Proverbs 28:13-15.
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Today Fr. Mike reminds us that God created us out of love, for love. Fr. Mike also points out where the Catholic Church draws her doctrine on the difference between mortal and venial sin, as well as what St. Paul means when he teaches that there is only “one mediator” between God and man. 1 John: 4-5, 1 Timothy: 1-3, and Proverbs 30: 24-28
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Fr. Mike emphasizes that Christian love isn’t just about feelings—it’s about living in God’s truth by obeying his commandments. Fr. Mike also explains the context for St. Paul’s words to St. Timothy about asceticism and caring for widows, and he ends today’s reflection by encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Today’s readings are 2 John, 3 John; 1 Timothy 4-6; Proverbs 30:29-33.
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